Health Records Generalist

United Medical Centers; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

United Medical Centers is seeking a Health Records Receptionist to support the Health Records department operations on-site in Eagle Pass, TX. You will handle front desk duties, patient portal messaging, PHI release processes, and scan paper records to maintain accurate health records and smooth patient flow.

The role requires a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), experience in health records or medical office, and strong typing and filing skills. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1-year experience in Health Record or Business Office.
• Computer experience in several programs required.
• Ability to type 40 wpm.
• Filing experience required.
• Familiar with medical terminology preferred.
• General knowledge of clerical duties.
• Good communication skills.

Skills

Communication

Typing 40 wpm

Medical terminology

Filing

Education

High school graduate

Associate degree

Business school graduate

Tools

Updox E-Fax

HealthAsyst

Job description

Description

Under the Supervision of the Health Record Supervisor is responsible for the Health Record reception, closing of Health Records department, Updox E-Fax, scan paper documents, Appointment desk, Nurse Encounter desk, HealthAsyst Check in System and Patient Portal Messaging. Serves as a focal point for providing a professional and positive image to all UMC patients/clients and visitors regarding all areas of United Medical Center’s services. Performs health record functions as required in order to facilitate the patient flow, customer service and release of Patient Health Information (PHI). Responsible for compliance with other requirements impacting United Medical Centers such as State/Federal regulations, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA), Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH), Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), Quality Axis, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Standards, and Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance (QI/QA) and Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA) Requirements. (United Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.)

Under the Supervision of the Health Record Supervisor is responsible for the Health Record reception, closing of Health Records department, Updox E-Fax, scan paper documents, Appointment desk, Nurse Encounter desk, HealthAsyst Check in System and Patient Portal Messaging. Serves as a focal point for providing a professional and positive image to all UMC patients/clients and visitors regarding all areas of United Medical Center’s services. Performs health record functions as required in order to facilitate the patient flow, customer service and release of Patient Health Information (PHI). Responsible for compliance with other requirements impacting United Medical Centers such as State/Federal regulations, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA), Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH), Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), Quality Axis, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Standards, and Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance (QI/QA) and Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA) Requirements. (United Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.)

Requirements

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Business School Graduate or Associate Degree in related field preferred.

Experience/Training

• Must have at least 1-year experience in the Health Record or Business Office Environment.
• Computer experience in several program required.
• Ability to type 40 wpm.
• Filing experience required.
• Familiar with medical terminology preferred.
• General knowledge of clerical duties
• Good communication skills.